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MalfunctionEFS

WATER PIK CORDLESS WATER FLOSSER

Received Dec 3, 2021 · Event occurred Nov 15, 2021

Report 0001712259-2021-00008 · MDR key 12927858

Device

Generic name

Oral Irrigator

Manufacturer

Water Pik, Inc.

Model number

WP-360

Lot number

210217SEU

Product problems

  • Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
  • Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

Patient

Female

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THERMAL EVENT DAMAGING OUTLET AND WALL. CUSTOMER CLAIMS DEVICE WAS CHARGING IN "OFF" POSITION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. CUSTOMER RETURNED HOME TO AROMA OF "ADHESIVE" AND BURNING, FOUND CHARGER BRICK CHARRED WALL/OUTLET IT WAS PLUGGED INTO; NO INJURY SUSTAINED. CUSTOMER CLAIMS ELECTRICIAN ANALYSIS IDENTIFIED EVENT NOT CAUSED BY OUTLET OR WIRING. LED NIGHTLIGHT WAS ALSO PLUGGED INTO OUTLET. COMPLAINT DELIVERED VIA CERTIFIED MAIL TO WPI. RETURN TRACKING - (B)(4). CUSTOMER WAS UPGRADED TO WP-672.

Remedial action

  • Replace